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Most Wisconsin wetlands would lack federal protection under EPAโ€™s proposed rule

Only 13 percent of Wisconsinโ€™s wetlands would fall under federal protection under proposed changes to the โ€œwaters of the United Statesโ€ rule unveiled last month, but most would still be protected under state law.

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Wisconsin raptor rehab facility sees spike in illegal shootings of protected birds

The founder of an avian rehabilitation facility in Antigo said itโ€™s the worst year sheโ€™s ever seen for shootings of protected birds, including an American white pelican thatโ€™s currently undergoing treatment.

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Wisconsinโ€™s cuts to environmental funding were among nationโ€™s highest, report says

The report released Wednesday by the nonprofit Environmental Integrity Project found nearly two-thirds of states have cut staffing and more than half have reduced funding for environmental agencies since 2010. Wisconsin was among the top 10 states in the nation for these cuts.

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Great Lakes ice is thought to block evaporation. A new study says weather plays a bigger role.

Ice cover on the Great Lakes has often been thought to cap evaporation that can influence water levels and regional weather. But a new study finds ice doesnโ€™t play as big a role in blocking evaporation as once thought, which could prove vital for predicting future climate conditions and lake levels.

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